Rule 6: Pitching

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Baseball Umpire
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NFHS Rule 6
Pitching
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6-1-1
Pitching
The pitcher shall face the batter from either
the windup or set position, determined by
the positioning of his feet.
The pitcher shall take his sign from the
catcher with his pivot foot in contact with
the pitching plate.
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6-1-1
Pitching
The pitching regulations begin when the
pitcher intentionally contacts the pitchers
plate.
Turning the shoulders after bringing the
hands together during or after the stretch is
a balk.
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6-1-1
Pitching
The pitcher shall not make a quick-return
pitch in an attempt to catch the batter off
balance.
The catcher shall have both feet within the
catchers box (8', 43") at T.O.P.
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6-1-1
Pitching
An ambidextrous pitcher is required to face
the batter as either a left or right handed
batter, not both. He may change with each
new batter.
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6-1-1
Pitching
Situation:
While in the wind-up or set position, the
pitcher can adjust his hat, shake off a signal
with either his glove or head.
Ruling:
Ruling:
Okay and legal as long as the motion isn't
associated with a pitching motion.
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
With his feet in the wind up position
the pitcher can only:
1) deliver a pitch
2) step backward off the pitcher's plate with
his pivot foot.
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
The pitcher is not restricted
as to how he holds his hands.
Together in front of his body
Both hands down at his side
Either hand in front and the other at his
side.
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6-1-1
Pitching
Situation:
Runner on 3rd, Pitcher steps on the rubber,
glove hand in front pitching hand down at side,
Gets the sign then brings hands together and stops
Legal.
Immediately brings hands together to take sign
Legal.
Gets the sign then begins delivery
Legal.
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Situation:
> R1 on 3rd, Pitcher steps on rubber
with hands together in front of body,
then drops pitching hand to side and
stops.
Ruling:
Ruling: This is a Balk.
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Situation:
> F1 steps with both hands together,
moves his non-pivot foot behind the
rubber then stops
Ruling:
Ruling: "Balk" with runners,
illegal pitch without.
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Situation:
> With one hand at his side and one in
front of his body the pitcher brings
hands together, pauses,
Ruling:
Ruling: Legal
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
The pitcher’s non-pivot foot can be in
any position on or behind the line
extending through the front edge of
the pitching plate.
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
The pitcher is limited
to 2 pumps or rotations,
once he starts his movement he must
continue the motion without
interrupting or alteration.
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
During delivery, the pitcher may
lift his non-pivot foot in a:
1) step forward
2) step sideways
3) step backwards and forwards.
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6-1-2
Pitching in the WIND-UP
After the pitcher has placed his pivot
foot clearly behind the pitcher’s
plate, he has the right to throw or
feint to any occupied base.
Once he clearly steps and places his
pivot foot behind the pitching plate
he may assume the set position.
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6-1-3
Pitching from the SET POSITION
The pitching restriction
begins as soon as the pitcher
intentionally contacts
the pitcher’s plate.
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6-1-3
Pitching from the SET POSITION
The pitcher may hold the ball
in the glove or pitching hand.
With or without the ball the
pitching hand shall be down at
his side or behind his back.
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6-1-3
Pitching from the SET POSITION
Before starting his delivery his entire
non pivot foot shall be in front of
the line extending through the front
of the pitching plate.
Pivot Foot in contact with or
directly in front and within the
edges of the pitching plate.
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6-1-32
Pitching from the SET POSITION
The pitcher shall go to the set
position without interruption
and in one continuous motion.
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6-1-32
Pitching from the SET POSITION
The pitcher shall come to a
complete and discernible stop
(a change in direction is not an acceptable stop)
with the ball in both hands in front of his body
and his glove at or below his chin.
Only 1 stretch may be made.
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6-1-32
Pitching from the SET POSITION
Any time prior to a delivery motion the
pitcher may turn on his pivot foot or lift and
jump to step with the non pivot foot towards a
base while throwing or feinting to that base.
Or he may step with the pivot foot backward
but must be partially within the 24" plate.
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6-1-32
Pitching from the SET POSITION
Any time prior to a delivery motion the
pitcher may turn on his pivot foot or lift and
jump to step with the non pivot foot towards a
base while throwing or feinting to that base.
Only after the pivot foot is clearly place on
the ground he has the right to feint or throw.
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6-1-32
Pitching from the SET POSITION
Be aware of left handed pitchers
throwing prior to the pivot foot on
the ground.
This would be a “Dead Ball,"
a Balk with runners.
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Situation:
> Left handed F1 in set position, R1 on
1st, F1 steps back off with the pivot
and throws to 1st without stepping .
Ruling:
Ruling: Legal as long as pivot foot
is on the ground.
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Situation:
> R1 on 1st, with ball in glove and
pitching hand down at his side, takes
sign, then removes ball from glove and
goes into set position.
Ruling:
Ruling: “Balk!”
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Situation:
> R1 on 2nd, F1 stretches then sets, R1
stealing 3rd, while in contact F1 steps
towards 3rd and throws to put out
runner.
Ruling:
Ruling: Legal.
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Situation:
> R1 on 1st, F1 in set position in a wide
stance, he lifts his non pivot foot to
shorten stance, then returns to wide
stance, during his stretch and before
his stop.
Ruling:
Ruling: Legal.
After the pitcher becomes set
it would be a Balk.
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Situation:
> R1 on 1st, F1 stretches and without
stopping steps and throws to first.
Ruling:
Ruling: Legal. Stopping is only
required before a pitch.
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Situation:
> Right handed F1 assumes the set
position as a left handed pitcher to
keep R1 close @ 1st.
Ruling:
Ruling: "Balk"
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Situation:
> With runners on, F1 from the set
position and both hands in front of his
body comes to a stop over top his
head.
Ruling:
Ruling: “Balk.”
The pitcher must come set
with his glove at or below his chin.
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Situation:
> R1 on 3rd, R2 on 1st, F1 in contact
with rubber and not yet set, brings
hand to mouth and distinctly wipes.
Ruling:
Ruling: “Balk.” The pitcher must go to
set in one continuous motion.
Awards: R1, home; R2, 2nd base.
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Pitching
Infractions
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Pitching Infractions:
a) Applying a foreign substance to the
ball. (dirt, spit, sweat, Vaseline, etc.)
b) Spitting on the ball or glove.
c) Rubbing the ball on the glove,
clothing or person, if it defaces the ball.
d) Discoloring the ball with dirt.
Penalty: "Dead Ball.“ (Replace the ball.)
The pitcher may be ejected. (Umpire’s Judgment.)
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Pitching Infractions:
e) Bringing the pitching hand in
contact with the mouth without
distinctly wiping off the pitching hand
before it touches the ball.
Penalty: Ball on the batter
for each occurrence
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Pitching Infractions:
f) Wearing any items on the hands, wrists
or arms that may be distracting to the batter.
g) Wearing or placing tape, bandages or
other foreign material (other than rosin) on
the fingers or palm of the pitching hand that
could contact the ball.
Penalty: Must be corrected
before next pitch.
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Pitching Infractions:
h) Wearing a glove/mitt that includes the
colors white or gray.
I) Wearing exposed undershirt sleeves that
are white or gray.
Penalty: Must be corrected
before next pitch.
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Delay
Of
Game
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DELAY of GAME:
> Throwing to players other than the
catcher with bases empty and batter in
box.
Ruling:
Penalty: Pitcher warning, then
ejection
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DELAY of GAME:
> Consuming time conferring with
defensive players who have talked
with coaches after 3 charged
conferences.
Ruling:
Penalty: Pitcher shall be removed as
pitcher for remainder of the game.
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DELAY of GAME:
> Failing to make a pitch, attempt a
play or a legal feint within 20 seconds
after receiving the ball.
Ruling:
Penalty: Batter shall be awarded
a ball.
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DELAY of GAME:
> Warm up pitches: The starting
pitcher and relief pitcher may have 8
warm ups within 1 minute from the
time of the first throw..
> Subsequent innings the pitcher may
warm up using 5 pitches within 1
minute from time of the 3rd out of the
previous inning.
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DELAY of GAME:
> Intentionally pitch close to or hit a
batter with a pitched ball.
Ruling:
Penalty: If in the umpire’s judgment it
is intentional the pitcher is ejected
from the game.
If there is suspicion or doubt, warn both
teams and eject on next occurrence by
either team.
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That’s
a
BALK
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
The pitcher
feints toward
the batter or
first base.
“BALK”
Runners advance one base.
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
Dropped ball ( intentional
or unintentional) that
doesn't cross the foul line.
“That’s a BALK!”
Runners advance one base.
With no runners on, it’s nothing as long as the pitch happens with in 20 seconds.
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
Failing to step with the non-pivot
foot directly towards a base
(occupied or unoccupied) when
throwing or feinting in an attempt
to put out or drive a runner back.
“BALK”
Runners advance one base.
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
Make an
illegal pitch
from any
position.
“BALK”
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
Failure to pitch to the batter in
a continuous motion after his
initial move commits him to
pitch. (T.O.P)
“That is a BALK!”
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If the pitcher stops or hesitates in his delivery
because the batter steps out of the box
a) with one foot
b) holds his hand up and requests "time"
If pitcher legally delivers the ball
it shall be called a “strike”
regardless of location.
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If the pitcher stops or hesitates in his delivery
because the batter steps out of the box
a) with both feet
A “strike” will be called on the batter
for Delay-of-Game.
If pitcher legally delivers the ball
it shall be called yet another “strike”
regardless of location.
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With runner(s) on
and the pitcher in contact with the rubber:
Failing to pitch, throw or feint
to 2nd base after non-pivot
foot passes behind the
perpendicular plane of the
back edge of the plate.
“That is a BALK!”
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A “BALK” will be called:
The pitcher is on or astride the
rubber without having the ball,
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A “BALK” will be called:
The pitcher is
within 5 feet of the rubber
without having the ball,
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A “BALK” will be called:
The pitcher makes
ANY movement
associated with pitching.
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